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152 Prospect Road | Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6070, South Africa
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Hacklewood Hill Country House
Ranked #4 of 35 hotels in Port Elizabeth
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Deganwy, North Wales
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely Country House and excellent Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hackwood Hill was just a stop over on our way to Shamwari Game Reserve, but how we wish we could have stayed longer. Michael greeted us so well, the Hotel oozes olde world charm. Our room was spotlessly clean and the little touches that the hotel provided made us feel so special. We ate in the restaurant that evening, the food was excellent and Iwan was the perfect host. The Location was very convenient for the Airport. Thank you for giving us a very special stay.

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Seal Beach, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Deluxe country estate in town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
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person found this review helpful

A very comfortable room and bed, along with a friendly and helpful staff, make this a winner. Like staying at a Victorian estate house in England. Good, made to order breakfast. Located on a quiet suburban side street on a large garden estate, less than 10 minutes from the Port Elizabeth airport. A fun change of pace from corporate hotel chains.

This inn is a part of a hotel group which includes the Pumba private game reserve, an hour's drive away. The staff arranged for a discount day's game drive with dinner, which was an exciting adventure well worth the drive (or a transfer can be arranged).

If you have a car, try the restaurant Ginger for dinner--reservations essential. There are no notable attractions or restaurants within walking distance.

Room Tip: All the rooms are quiet and comfortable, with large adjoining baths.
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  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vienna, Austria
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Best in PE and Top in South Africa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011
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person found this review helpful

Beautifull Victorian style, great rooms and bathrooms, - like going back in time a nice experience. Quiete area with lovely garden, sit outside when you like,,,and very friendly staff! Makes a perfect stay.

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great place to start our holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed for the first night of our holiday after a long flight from Sydney.

The location is excellent being just 5 mins drive from the airport. The house retains all it's charm and the rooms are first class. I loved the bathroom in our room.

We were the only guests staying and were looked after like family. The service was excellent.

If your looking for a first night hotel before heading off down the garden route then this is the place. It's way, way better than the rather faulty towers look it has on it's web site :).

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vienna, Austria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A Lovely Country Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here just to overnight before heading off on a safari with a friend out near Grahamstown. The service is top notch, very friendly and on point. The house itself is a nice old British Colonial house with great old world charm to it. I did notice that it was a bit worn in some areas, not dirty at all but just showing its age. Also I found the bed to be too hard. However if you ask me this is the ONLY place to stay in PE. The food was wonderful and served on a classic silver livery (a nice touch) and they offer a very good selection of wine and spirits. I will admit my standards are very high and they met most of them, truly a lovely private hotel. If I am every back in PE for a safari I will stay there again without hesitation. Oh i should add for the value it is a no brainer.

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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